9/30/15

On November 20th fans will flock to theaters for the release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” and until then Lionsgate just dropped a promotional poster that’s literally on fire!

The new artwork features Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, drawing back an arrow in her flaming bow as she prepares to go to war one last time.

Also starring Donald Sutherland, Josh Hutcherson, Sam Claflin, Liam Hemsworth and Elizabeth Banks, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” has all kinds of expectations to meet. Per the synopsis, “With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale, Finnick, and Peeta – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.”

Ludacris Makes Debut On Fox’s ‘Empire’

Here comes the law ya’ll … and by that we mean, Ludacris. The rapper will make his debut appearance on Fox’s Empire tonight as a security guard at the prison Lucious Lyon is being held.

Based on a new clip hitting the Web, the 38-yaer-old, complete in uniform, can be seen giving Lucious a hard time. “Not everyone is interested in being up your a$$ Lyon,” Luda says. “I think you make us all look bad. As far as I’m concerned the world would be a better place without you in it.”

The rapper adds, “But the federal prosecutor, Miss Roxanne Ford, she is more forgiving than me.”

The Fast and Furious star is one of several A list celebrities making cameos in the season of the hit Fox drama, including Chris Rock who appeared during the first episode.

And speaking of first episode, the show’s Season 2 premiere broke major records with new numbers reaching a whopping 20 million. According to Nielsen’s live-plus 3 estimates, the 20 million mark includes three days worth of DVR and VOD.

Empire’s stellar ratings are also highest for any entertainment series during premiere week.

Last night in Atlanta, friends and reality stars Demetria McKinney & Kandi Burruss threw a party at Time Restaurant to celebrate the premiere of the video for their single "Unnecessary Trouble."

Demetria, an accomplished actress who starred for many years on "House Of Payne", is late to game in terms putting her foot in the R&B world, but we've been following her foray (she recently worked with Anthony Hamilton) and the girl can SANG! Don't sleep...

Demetria is putting the finally touches on her upcoming album which is being executive produced by a very pregnant Kandi Burruss.

The party served as a forum to premiere the video for the Demetria/Kandi collab "Unnecessary Trouble" which Kandi wrote. The single is one of a few tracks that Kandi specifically wrote for Demetria's project. Y'all know Kandi always "helps out" the Housewives when it comes to their music.

Kandi attended with her husband Todd Tucker. We see you Todd.....waves on fleek!

By the way....Kandi is so pretty!

The festivities also brought out the cast of "RHOA." We spotted Porsha Williams showing off her flawless abs. If you caught the RHOA trailer yesterday (see it here) you already know that Porsha wants a baby! So she's flaunting those abs as much as she can now.

Phaedra Parks stepped out in her fringe! She's also looking for love this season!

We already told you that actress Kim Fields would be holding a peach this season.

Kim, who arrived with her husband Christopher Morgan, seems like she'll be the voice of reason this year.

And Kenya Moore -- who's in a class all by herself -- was on the scene too.

Who's that with Kenya? It's transgender model Amiyah Scott. She's rumored to make a big splash this season and if she's friends with Kenya.....we can only imagine!

The Icon Janet Jackson has been dishing out sultry tunes for 30+ years, and shows no signs of deviating from the formula on her upcoming album Unbreakable, due in stores October 2.

Damita Jo’s latest track, “S.E.X.L.I.N.E.S.,” samples Melle Mel’s legendary record “White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It),” though her approach is a lot more, umm, tantalizing. Producer 7 Aurelius (primarily known for his contributions to Murder Inc’s run) is the man behind the music.

Stream Jackson’s “S.E.X.L.I.N.E.S. HERE

Thoughts?

Whoopi Goldberg: “I’M JUST A N*GGER” She Goes H.A.M + The View Execs May Give Her The Boot

WOW it looks like Whoopi is fed da hell up with The View producers. A person close to the show’s production says our girl when H.A.M. last week after her new bosses cut her out of the decision-making process for the popular “Hot Topics” segment. They moved daily meetings from 9am ET to 8:30am.

The new meeting time, among other changes, set off the 59-year-old, who demonstrated her indignation by portraying herself as a slave to the network.

“She was out of control,” an unnamed person working on The View told The Daily Mail. “She paraded up and down the halls saying, ‘I’s a work for ABC who is my master. I’s a slave to ABC. It’s 12 Years a Whoopi at ABC.’” She reportedly added: “I’s just a n—ger following orders around here, master!”

Producers begged her to stop, but she reportedly persisted. Whoopi downplayed it when reporters asked about her “meltdown”…

Whoopi is not contractually obligated to show up until 9am, and she reminded others working on the show, “you won’t see me a minute earlier.”

Word is she’s involved in an ongoing dispute with The View’s new consulting producer, Candi Carter.

The Daily Mail’s source added, “Whoopi is at the point where she couldn’t care less and keeps reminding everyone that if they don’t like her style, then pay her the rest of her money and send her home.”

According to rumors, ABC is considering letting her go after the holidays. What do you think?

Did you know that Jermaine Dupri had a secret Daughter?

Jermaine Dupri Shows Off Secret Daughter. Back in 2011 Janet Jackson famously dumped Jermaine Dupri after he fathered a child outside their relationship with a Magic City stripper.

Jermaine gives fans a peek at his now 7 year old daughter…

Jermaine the picture of his adorable baby girl in honor of National Daughters Day.

Actress Kerry Washington was on the scene for the Global Citizen Fesitval in Central Park this weekend! The actress delivered a speech in support of ending extreme poverty by 2030. She also joined the crowd as everyone jammed out to an action packed performance by Beyonce! Kerry wore a Balenciaga Resort 2016 Strapless Lace Up Dress! Okay Kerry!

Coming off the heels of her Emmy win and that amazing speech that broke the internet, HTGAWM actress Viola Davis was on hand at the ABC TGIT Line Up Celebration in a black sheer paneled LBD! Simple yet elegant.

Lovely!

MYA IS BACK! Mya Announces NEW Single “Welcome To My World,”

Mya is gearing up to release some new music.That’s right. Mya is bringing some new tunes to follow up her Love Elevation Suite EP, which dropped earlier this year.

The Grammy Award winning songstress is set to release a brand new single titled “Welcome To My World,” and it’s set to be released next week on October 10th via iTunes. Making it extra special, Mya will also be celebrating her 36th birthday that day.

If you haven’t heard, Mya is also currently on tour making her rounds in Australia, Asia and North America. Her next stop will be at the 340 Night Club in Pomona, CA on Oct. 3rd.

Actress and philanthropist Jada Pinkett-Smith showed up in the front row at Guy Laroche Spring/Summer 2016 runway show at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday. Jada turned heads in a shimmery, curve fitting gold and black dress just 2 weeks after celebrating her 44th birthday.

The proud mommy also celebrated the news that her only daughter, Willow, signed a lucrative modeling contract with The Society.

Werk it, Jada!

Caitlyn Jenner won't be charged in connection with fatal accident

Caitlyn Jenner won't be charged for her role in a deadly four-car accident earlier this year in California, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced Wednesday.

Prosecutors said in a charge evaluation worksheet that it couldn't be proved that Jenner's driving was negligent and they didn't file a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge.

Jenner was driving a black Cadillac SUV on February 7 that was the third vehicle involved in a multiple rear-end collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, police have said. Kimberly Howe, 69, was driving her Lexus when Jenner's SUV hit her car from behind, sending it into oncoming traffic where it was hit by another SUV.

Former Olympic decathlon champion and reality TV star Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal four-car accident on Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Jenner was not injured.

She died at the scene, police said. An investigation found Jenner was driving slower than the speed limit and slightly slower than the victim's car.

About four seconds before the accident, Howe hit her brakes and slowed down; Jenner lifted off the gas pedal of the SUV, which was towing a dune buggy. Jenner applied brakes for 1.5 to 1.9 seconds before the SUV hit the victim's car.

The 1976 Olympic decathlon champion released a statement after the accident: "My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident. It is a devastating tragedy, and I cannot pretend to imagine what this family is going through at this time. I am praying for them."

Two of Howe's stepchildren and the driver of a Prius that allegedly stopped in front of Howe's car and was hit by Jenner's SUV are suing Jenner. The Prius driver, Jessica Steindorff, was cited for driving on a suspended license, Curry said.

Jenner's publicist, Alan Neirob, said the "I Am Cait" star had no comment on the DA getting the case.

Why Caitlyn Jenner's transgender experience is far from the norm

Oops! Miss Nikki Baby And Mally Mall Tape Leaked (Full Video)

Mally Mall is a dog, he sent in a video on Nikki. You can watch it HERE

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Soul Food sequel is reportedly in the works.

Tentatively titled More Soul Food, the sequel will center on the millennial generation of the Joseph family, which has lost its way due to the advent and proliferation of cell phones and social media.

Soul Food screenwriter and director George Tillman Jr. will collaborate with Nathan Skulnik to pen the new script, while Tracey and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will serve as producers.

It’s currently unknown whether anyone from the original film will appear in the sequel, but we’re crossing our fingers in hopes that at least one member of the first ensemble cast will sign on to star.

9/29/15

Mase (real name Mason Durell Betha) is not having a great year — with a video vixen suing him and having to deal with a messy divorce from his wife of 13 years — and now he has more troubles with the IRS accusing him of screwing them out of $$$.

According to docs filed in Georgia, the Federal Government slapped Mase with a lien on September 3rd. The federal tax lien states he failed to pay a total of $12,036.51 for the year 2010.

The IRS doesn’t play around when it comes to tax debt and they will begin seizing his property and assets if he doesn’t settle the debt ASAP. Unfortunately, the lien is the latest in a string of trouble for Mase. Back in December, he blew off a lawsuit filed by a video vixen who accused the rapper of using her photo in publicity for his single and he was hit with a $7,500 default judgement.

The rapper also went through a messy divorce with his wife of nearly 13 years, with the former couple finally coming to an agreement where Mase pays $6K a month in support and alimony to his ex.

Rihanna is the second and final cover subject for FADER's 100th Anniversary issue. Find out why she skipped out on the interview and get her spread inside...

RiRi is busy hopping all over the world shooting her MAC campaigns, DIOR campaigns, PUMA campaigns and the list goes on. So one may think being #Booked is the reason there's no accompanying cover story like Drake had.

The pop star did, however, rock a photoshoot that lasted from morning through night. Oh, and she even turned the camera on herself while in a studio beneath the iconic Hollywood sign. FADER says:

...Contributing photographer Renata Raksha set up a series of shots that would capture Rihanna in ways that showcase the superstar as she sees herself. For a selection of images, and for the first time in The FADER's history, Raksha handed Rihanna the shutter release, giving the artist the opportunity to collaborate with the photographer, and snap the second cover of the publication's 100th issue.

As for her cover story, the story is that there isn't one. It seems as though RiRi has gone the BeyBey route when it comes to being radio silent when it comes to formal interviews.

FADER explained:

If this were a normal story, I’d tell you what she ordered if we’d gone to Giorgio Baldis, her favorite L.A. restaurant, even though she pretty much always gets the same thing (fried calamari and pasta with tomato sauce). I’d tell you if she smelled like Reb’l Fleur, her old fragrance, or, if she’s wearing RiRi, and what that smells like. The story wouldn’t be so much about what she said in response to my questions—Rihanna is media-trained—it would be about registering any silences. Or flickers of eyelid. Or churlishness. Or evasiveness. It would be reading tea leaves. It makes you wonder why any savvy celebrity would ever agree to an interview, and understand why in this case Rihanna did not.

FADER said they did email Rihanna 5 accompanying questions, but she didn't answer them. Why? Because she doesn't have to.

So, check out pics from her dope spread. She shot some herself while others were shot by Renata Rak

OVAH!

#RhoA: Is Porsha's Story Line Already in Trouble?

Earlier this week it was revealed that Porsha Williams had been reinstated to full wife status on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

But is Porsha's storyline already in trouble..? A few weeks ago Porsha Williams blasted her ex-boyfriend, Buffalo Bills Duke Williams, calling him out for being broke.

The gag is according to TMZ Porsha and Duke already filmed a ton of scenes for season 8 of The Real Housewives and now Porsha is left without anything or anyone to talk about.

ALL TEAS BEYONCE!

She BLASTS a lawsuit accusing her of stealing and also is former Destinys Child (stand in) Farrah Franklin Planning a Tell All?

There’s a newly revealed blind item claims momentary Destiny's Child member Farrah Franklin is planning a tell-all book about her time in the group and Beyonce's extensive plastic surgeries…

This former member of an A+ list singing group who is really bitter at being fired is getting back at the A+ lister who was the leader. She is writing a book discussing not only the virginity claims of the singer but also talks about the multiple breast implant surgeries and nose job procedure and a bunch of other things that the A+ lister would not want discussed in public.

Farrah Franklin/Destiny’s Child….Hmmmmm wasn't she in the group for like 5 minutes?

ALSO……………………………..

Beyonce Blasts Singer Accusing Her of Stealing Music for ‘Drunk in Love’

Beyonce is fighting back against a singer who accused her of stealing her vocals and illegally sampling it in the hit song “Drunk in Love”, with the music mogul saying she never even heard of the woman and is demanding the entire lawsuit be thrown out of court ASAP.

A woman named Monika Miczura (aka Mitsou)- who describes herself as a Hungarian singer of considerable international acclaim – filed suit earlier this year against Beyonce and Jay-Z over their hit song “Drunk in Love”.

The woman claimed that Beyonce stole a sample of her voice from a 1995 song “Bajba, Bajba Pelem” … without her permission or consent. She explained the sample was used to “evoke foreign eroticism alongside the sexually intense lyrics” of Beyonce’s song

Mitsou explains the first 13 seconds of “Drunk in Love” are her vocals. She also states that her vocals also appear on various occasions throughout the song. She claimed all together the song featured her voice for one and half minutes (aka 29% of the song). The singer said she never gave Beyonce permission to use her music nor was she paid for the superstars hit song. She filed suit demanding an injunction against “Drunk in Love” from continuing to be distributed and damages for the illegal use of her track along with money for her emotional distress.

Then on September 25th, Beyonce and Jay-Z fired back at the Hungarian singer’s lawsuit accusing them of ripping off her music. Beyonce explains that her song and music video are protected under the constitution since they are her artistic expression.

Further, she says that she has no idea who this Hungarian woman is who filed the legal battle. She explains that she didn’t use her voice for “Drunk in Love”, but rather the vocals are her own but were digitally altered using a software in the studio.

She adds that the woman never even explained if she owns a copyright for the song she alleges the samples were ripped off from for Bey’s hit song. The music mogul is demanding the woman’s entire lawsuit be thrown out of court and she be awarded nothing from her complaint.

Today, living legend/icon Grace Jones heads into book stores with her autobiography, "Ill Never Write My Memoirs", where she recounts stories of an abusive childhood in Jamaica, modeling in Paris with Jerry Hall, doing drugs at Studio 54 and being one of the first Black women to land a leading role in a "Bond" film.

Throughout the candid book, Miss Grace Jones does not hold back her feelings when it comes to the numerous pop starlets who've followed in her footsteps (without giving her proper credit). In a previous post, we reprinted an except where Grace SPRAYED everyone including Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and the biggest culprit, Lady Gaga.

Now that the book is in stores, we've learned that Kim Kardashian got sprayed too. In fact, Grace used the word "basic".

Remember when Kim allegedly broke the internet by showing us her T&A (again)? Grace was unimpressed. Mainly because Grace broke the "art galleries" with an almost exact shoot back in the late 70's with the same photographer Kim used, the famed Jean Paul Goude.

Grace and Jean Paul are ex-lovers and they share a son together. It seems Grace was a bit P.O.'d that he would compromise his artistic integrity and work with Kim....recreating ish he'd ALREADY created. Where's the "art" in that? Here's what she says in her book,

“When he took a photograph of Kim Kardashian with a champagne glass perched on her ass in an impossible pose like the ones he did with me over thirty-five years ago, I asked him why he was giving her – a basic commercial product – his ideas? This seemed to contradict his spirit of integrity, which he has protected for so long. Why was he repeating himself, just to give her a little flare of publicity, quickly absorbed by the next puff of self-promotion?”

Well, he replied, ‘I got the feeling that if I didn’t do that photograph, she would have simply copied the idea anyway. I might as well copy myself.’ His ideas are are so powerful that repeating them decades later still causes a hell of a fuss, however temporary...He might have done it to wind me up a little as well. Which he did."

Well....

"Ill Never Write My Memoirs" hits bookstores today. By the way, Kanye and Kim's reported due date for their second child is December 25th, Christmas Day.

New Music Video: JoJo – ‘When Love Hurts’

After simultaneously releasing three singles last month, JoJo has premiered the video for the upbeat cut When Love Hurts.

Looks like Nicki Minaj can add executive producer to her growing resume as the Trinidad rapper has reportedly snagged a scripted comedy series on ABC Family.

Reports flew as Karey Burke, Executive Vice President of Programming and Development at ABC Family, released a statement today regarding the series.

“Nicki Minaj is a force to be reckoned with at everything she touches. We’re beyond thrilled to bring her one-of-a-kind story to our channel. Nicki is an international superstar, yet not everyone knows how inspiring and hilarious her true story is, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”

The half-hour comedy series is set to begin shooting this winter in Queens and will be based on Nicki and her family’s life after migrating to from Trinidad to the United States in the early 1990’s. It will also focus on her upbringing in Queens, her family, and her music career that has spawned to make her a household name. Nicki will also appear in the series.

Nicki seems pretty excited as well as she released this statement:

“This is one of the most unique adventures I’ve ever embarked on. I couldn’t be more proud and excited to team up with an amazing group of people to give the world something really special.”

Congrats Nicki!

Kandi Burruss Flaunts Baby Bump And Reveals Her Baby’s Due Date!

During the summer, Kandi Burruss revealed that she is expecting her first child with husband Todd Tucker! “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season eight is currently filming, so viewers will be able to see Kandi’s pregnancy journey on the show’s upcoming season. Kandi’s due date may be sooner than we think, because she just updated fans as to when we can expect to see her baby!

Kandi took to her Instagram to flaunt her growing baby bump. “My #Babybump is getting out there now! Can’t wait to meet you #BabyTucker!,” Kandi captioned the photo. “My baby is suppose to be a #Capricorn.” Check out Kandi’s post below.

Kandi did not reveal the exact due date, but she did say her baby will be a Capricorn. Capricorns are born between the dates of Dec. 22 and Jan. 19. Kandi also said in the Instagram post that they will be bringing 2016 in with a bang, so we can expect to meet Kandi and Todd’s baby some time in January!

Are you excited to see Kandi’s pregnancy journey on the next season of RHOA?

YAY! A ‘Soul Food’ Sequel Is Reportedly in the Works!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Soul Food sequel is reportedly in the works.

Tentatively titled More Soul Food, the sequel will center on the millennial generation of the Joseph family, which has lost its way due to the advent and proliferation of cell phones and social media.

Soul Food screenwriter and director George Tillman Jr. will collaborate with Nathan Skulnik to pen the new script, while Tracey and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will serve as producers.

It’s currently unknown whether anyone from the original film will appear in the sequel, but we’re crossing our fingers in hopes that at least one member of the first ensemble cast will sign on to star.

Are you here for a Soul Food sequel?

Uh Oh? LL Cool J’s Son Arrested

LL Cool J‘s only son was arrested after a bar clearing brawl at Catch Restaurant in the trendy Meatpacking district of New York.

Najee Smith, 26, was arrested after he refused to leave the bar located on the 2nd floor at 21 Ninth Ave early Tuesday. Investigators believe Smith was drunk when he started a fight with security at the trendy nightspot.

Security called police, according to CNN.com. Smith is being held in jail on a charge of criminal trespass.

In her last tweet, she wrote: “Signing off Twitter, I hope I have been a light to my nearest and dearest. [Love] to [you] all.” Carrey, 53, and White dated on and off after they first met in 2012.

According to gossip tabloid TMZ.com White left a suicide note, mentioning that she and Carrey had broken up. A bottle of pills was found near her body. White’s death was ruled a suicide.

Last week White shared an Instagram photo with her followers. In the caption, she wrote a poem by Irish poet W.B. Yeats:

“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame. W.B. Yeats. #faeries #pixies #flowers #reflections #poetry #yeats #love #ireland #california #californiadreaming #ilovetea.”

WOW…….R.I.P

Billboard Names Lady Gaga 2015 Woman Of The Year!

No stranger to all kinds of accolades, Lady Gaga added the 2015 Billboard Woman of the Year title to her resume

The “Edge of Glory” songstress will receive the honor at the annual Women in Music event on December 13th, and the shindig will air on December 18th on the Lifetime Network.

Honcho Janice Min told press, “Billboard’s Woman of the Year has always represented the finest in music, and the anointing of a key influential figure who drove the conversation for that year. No one embodies that more than Lady Gaga in 2015. From her show-stopping performance at the Oscars, to her co-headlining tour, to her philanthropic outreach and foundation promoting youth wellbeing and empowerment, to her new role as TV star, there is no woman dominating popular culture tastes and its evolution as much as she is today. What a force.”

There are new developments in the gang rape case against Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. A few weeks ago, we told you an anonymous woman who we’ll call “Jane Doe” filed a lawsuit against the NBA baller accusing him and his friends. She alleged that in 2013 they drugged her, broke into her L.A. apartment and then gang raped her while she was passed out.

The Bulls' star has presumed his innocence releasing a statement to refute the claims, and now he's filing legal docs in his defense. Derrick claims she's telling a lie and that she gave them consent to have sex. Matter of fact, she was one who allegedly buzzed them into her apartment to do so. TMZ got a hold of new court documents filed by Derrick that claim “Jane Doe” consented to sexual interactions on the day in question AND she also invited the defendants into her apartment.

The court docs also reveal the alleged victim met up with a friend the next day for a cup of coffee and went to work for a full shift. He’s hoping this would prove that she wasn’t victimized like she claims, despite the fact that rape victims all handle the situation differently

Oh…and get this. Derrick even offers up an interesting reason as to WHY she decided to press charges. He reportedly did not reimburse her for one of the sex toys used that night and he started ignoring her texts. He believes this set her off and caused her to take legal action.

She’s seeking unspecified damages.

Meanwhile, Derrick doesn’t seem to be letting this situation get to him. He’s still active on his social media accounts. Last week, he was spotted attending/supporting his baby's mother Mieka during New York Fashion Week along with their son PJ.